The Coronary Calcium Score: Revealing the Blind Spot in Modern Heart Care

The Coronary Calcium Score: Revealing the Blind Spot in Modern Heart Care

The Coronary Calcium Score: Revealing the Blind Spot in Modern Heart CareDr. John Sciales
Published on: 10/01/2026

Discover why cholesterol alone doesn’t define heart risk, how coronary calcium reveals real disease biology, and why metabolic health drives cardiovascular outcomes. Learn how smarter imaging changes prevention and treatment.

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The Saturated Fat You Eat Is Not the Saturated Fat in Your Arteries: How Carbohydrates Shape Heart Risk

The Saturated Fat You Eat Is Not the Saturated Fat in Your Arteries: How Carbohydrates Shape Heart Risk

The Saturated Fat You Eat Is Not the Saturated Fat in Your Arteries: How Carbohydrates Shape Heart RiskDr. John Sciales
Published on: 06/01/2026

The saturated fat in your arteries often isn’t from the fat you eat. It’s made in the liver from sugar and refined carbs that raise insulin and drive fat production.

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The M-Quad: Where Metabolism Meets the Heart

The M-Quad: Where Metabolism Meets the Heart

The M-Quad: Where Metabolism Meets the HeartDr. John Sciales
Published on: 01/11/2025

A unified framework for physicians linking metabolism, cortisol, vascular pressure, and myocardial remodeling—the M-Quad—revealing how upstream metabolic dysfunction drives modern cardiovascular disease.

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Cigar Moments: Ritual, Reflection & Reality... Not Just an Oral Fixation

Cigar Moments: Ritual, Reflection & Reality... Not Just an Oral Fixation

Cigar Moments: Ritual, Reflection & Reality... Not Just an Oral FixationDr. John Sciales
Published on: 20/10/2025

For centuries, cigars have marked life’s milestones—births, weddings, victories, deals. Beyond the smoke, they’re about slowing down, connection, and reflection. But context matters: ritual carries meaning, while prolonged or frequent use carries real health risks.

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